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Nokia 5230 (Nuron) vs Nokia N8

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Nokia N8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N8 X Nokia 5230 (Nuron) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N8

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5230 (Nuron)} 4 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron) vs N8} 26 Advantages Nokia N8
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+229 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+1320 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+680MHz 32bit Single-core57%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+16GB233 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1vs+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Flash (EEPROM)
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
360x640 pixels
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
 
Model5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Other model namesT-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588Nokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia Vasco
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date3/1/20109/29/2010
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.83" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1320 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours5.8 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (Nuron)Nokia N8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.08W/kg (head)1.02W/kg (head)
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